Four indicted after violent home invasion and car theft in Fair Lawn

Indictment handed down in brazen NJ home invasion auto theft Trenton, NJ – Four men have been indicted on a slate of charges connected to a violent home invasion and car theft…

Hudson County store sells jackpot lottery ticket

Hudson County player wins $84K Quick Draw jackpot ticket in Weehawken Trenton, NJ – A lucky Hudson County player is celebrating after winning $84,565 on a Quick Draw Progressive ticket purchased in…

New Jersey Congressmen Demand Answers in Wake of Mikie Sherrill’s Naval Academy Cheating Scandal

Sherrill pressed to release Navy scandal records after Jersey reps demand answers Trenton, NJ – Three New Jersey Republicans are calling on Rep. Mikie Sherrill to release long-sealed documents tied to her…

Democrat Dover mayor backs Jack Ciattarelli in shunning Mikie Sherrill

Dover, NJ – In a surprise political shift, Dover Mayor James P. Dodd, a Democrat, has formally endorsed Republican Jack Ciattarelli for governor — a move that delivers a symbolic blow to…

Man jailed in Ocean County on child endangerment and lewdness charges

Toms River, NJ – A man was booked into the Ocean County jail Saturday after being charged with lewdness in front of children and endangering the welfare of a child, according to…

Retro Vibes & Killer Dogs: My Unexpected Love Affair with Dicky’s Dogs in South Toms River

Reader Submitted Review By Dave J., Bayville There’s something about an old-school diner that just pulls me in — maybe it’s the promise of comfort food, the nostalgia of neon signs, or…

This frighteningly huge burger is now on the menu in Brick through November

BRICK, NJ – A towering new Halloween-themed burger, stacked with three beef patties and six layers of cheese, has landed on menus across New Jersey for a limited run. The Mega Monster…

Overturned tractor on I-80 headlines Monday’s morning commuter headaches

Newark, NJ – Monday morning rush hour across New Jersey is marked by a string of crashes and volume-related slowdowns, with major highways and Hudson River crossings reporting heavy congestion. An overturned…

Mikie Sherrill says she’s innocent, but won’t show anyone the file that could prove it

MONTCLAIR, NJ – Questions continue to surround Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s time at the U.S. Naval Academy, where she graduated in 1994 amid a major cheating scandal, but where definitive evidence of her…

Deadly shooting claims one life in Jersey City Sunday morning

Key Points Jersey City, NJ — A 27-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday morning in Jersey City, prompting a joint homicide investigation, officials announced. Police were called shortly after 5…

Car crashes into water utility box after veering off Route 35

Key Points Holmdel, NJ — A vehicle left the roadway on Highway 35 near Extra Space Storage on Sunday around 1:30 p.m., striking a water utility box and drawing a response from…

Mikie’s Millions: How Mikie Sherrill Got Rich Since Joining Congress

Key Points MORRISTOWN, NJ – Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s wealth has surged in recent years, with new financial disclosures showing the Democratic lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate now reporting a net worth of more…

Nearly 100 Years Later, Newark’s 1928 Futuristic Prediction Falls Very Short of Modern Reality

NEWARK, NJ – A century ago, celebrated cartoonist Winsor McCay painted a bold picture of Newark’s future, sketching a city in 1986 filled with soaring skyscrapers, blimps buzzing through the skies, and…

Murphy shocked after teachers union celebrates New Jersey cop killer

Governor slams Chicago Teachers Union tribute to convicted cop killer Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy blasted the Chicago Teachers Union after the group posted a tribute honoring Assata Shakur, the fugitive…

Dog found neglected in Absecon sparks animal cruelty investigation

ABSECON, NJ – A severely neglected dog was discovered Friday afternoon near Highland Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue, prompting an animal cruelty investigation by local police who are now asking for the public’s…

Fishing derby honors fallen Atlantic City officer with youth event

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Families lined Albany Avenue Beach as the Atlantic City Police Department joined the 25th Annual Officer Dennis McGurk Memorial “Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs” Fishing Derby,…

Shooting in Linden Leaves Man in Critical Condition

Linden, NJ – A man was found with a single gunshot wound on the 3100 block of Fedor Ave around 3:25 p.m. Saturday, and was rushed to RWJBarnabas Health Rahway Hospital in…

Bow tie pup found wandering Aberdeen street, police seek owner

Aberdeen Township, NJ – A friendly dog sporting a muffin collar with a bow tie was picked up near the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and West Concourse, police announced Saturday afternoon. Dog…

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USPS warns residents of stolen mail tied to financial crime probe

Postal Inspection Service warns residents of possible mail theft linked to bank fraud and identity theft Newark, NJ – The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is alerting residents after a reported…

Philadelphia man sentenced to 95 years for plotting to murder New Jersey officials from prison

Convicted arsonist plotted from prison to assassinate judges and prosecutors Trenton, NJ – A 62-year-old Philadelphia man was sentenced to 95 years in New Jersey state prison after being convicted of conspiring…

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